I am sure that it could be certified if all the creatures around here
would get together for a photo to send in :)
Actually, my yard is under some kind of a protection clause here. The
county agent did it when I was helping get some native plants going for
them. My neighbors, no matter what they think, can not do anything about
what I grow here. John loved it, cause if we get behind, they can't even
fine us for having the grass too tall... LOL!
Donna
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [mailto:owner-gardenchat@hort.net] On
> Behalf Of Pamela J. Evans
> Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 10:54 AM
> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] NWF habitat certification
>
> Libby's right Donna. If I waited until everything was "done" it would
be
> years before I applied. You're only risking a little time (filling out
> the app) 15 bucks and 5 pictures. Worth a try!!
>
>
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
> From: "Libby Valentine" <L_Valentine@adelphia.net>
> Reply-To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 11:27:00 -0500
>
> >You might be surprised. The minimum requirement is only that you
have or
> >provide in some way food, shelter, and
> >water - if we all waited until the reality equaled the vision there
> wouldn't
> >be anyone in the program.
> >
> >If you have lots of wildlife, any kind, then your yard already has
> >attributes making it a backyard habitat (the critters think so) - you
> should
> >get your property certified and be counted as part of the group!
> >
> >Libby
> >Maryland zone 6
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: <EvaTEsq@aol.com>
> >To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> >Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 10:58 AM
> >Subject: Re: [CHAT] NWF habitat certification
> >
> >
> >> My yard is not quite ready either. I have alot of wildlife though
and
> I
> >> always try to keep it wildlife friendly.
> >>
> >> My newest guest is a rabbit. Somehow he has managed to avoid Max!
LOL
> I
> >> saw him several times over the summer and throughout the winter, I
have
> >seen his
> >> footprints & droppings all over the yard! I'm so psyched!
> >>
> >> Eva
> >> Long Island, NY
> >> Zone 6/7
> >>
> >> "We don't do enough to exploit renewable energy resources."
> >> Me
> >>
> >> In a message dated 1/25/2004 7:35:45 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> >> justme@prairieinet.net writes:
> >> This yard is not yet ready for NWF habitat certification...
although
> you
> >> couldn't prove it by all the wildlife that lives here.. :) Some of
my
> >> previous homes were registered, haven't even applied for this one
yet.
> >> They approached me about committing to this stewardship program due
to
> >> my volunteer work at the nature center. Think about it before
> contacting
> >> them, cause once you do, they will bug you to death till you do it.
I
> >> just didn't have the time to devote to it, still don't. Maybe when
I
> >> retire as it appears to be a worthwhile contribution to some
standards.
> >>
> >> To get involved in NWF's volunteer programs, email
> >> habitatstewards@nwf.org or habitatambassadors@nwf.org, or call
> >> 1-800-822-9919, ext. 6519.
> >>
> >> http://www.nwf.org/volunteer/becomeavolunteer.cfm
> >>
> >> Donna
> >>
> >>
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